How to say 'High' in Japanese | 高

word

Meaning

High

Reading

Kanji

高High, Expensive

Explanation

The Japanese prefix '高 (こう)' means 'high'. It is commonly used in compound words to indicate something of high quality, high level, or high degree. For example: high school「高校」(こうこう), high price「高価」(こうか), high temperature「高温」(こうおん). This prefix is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote superiority or elevation in status, quality, or quantity. It is important to note that '高' as a prefix is read as 'こう' and is different from the standalone kanji '高' which can have other readings and meanings.

Part Of Speech

prefix

Kanji JLPT

N5

Kanji Grade

2

Frequency

773

Composition

kanji

Handwriting